ECUADOR

INTERESTING FACTS

• Ecuadorians celebrate 1 holiday per month
• Cuy is rarely served execpt special occasions
• Ecuador is smaller then Nevada
• Ecuador is named after the equator

GEOGRAPHY

THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

• The Galapagos Islands are another part of Ecuador
• These islands are off the Western Coast of Ecuador
• The Galapagos Islands have many different species of animals

HISTORY

• Ecuador and Peru have fought over territory for many years.
• The Incas lived in Ecuador until 1534 when the Spanish came.

SPORTS

SOCCER

• The national sport is soccer
• Many people play soccer in Ecuador
• Soccer is a very poular sport

DAILY LIFE

• Many people go to markets daily
• Recreation includes soccer and cycling
• People in Ecuador love to join clubs
• 95% of Ecuadorians are Catholic

CELEBRATIONS

• There are many different celebrations in Ecuador
• Ecuadorians celebrate Carnaval
• Harvest festivals take place during September
• Each holiday has specialty dishes

FAMILY LIFE

• Families usually consist of 2-3 children
• Girls usually do housework with their mothers
• Fathers usually work outside of home

FOOD

• Ecuador's signature dish is cuy
• Ceviche and arroz con pollo are popular dishes
• Rice and beans are used regularly in dishes

GOVERNMENT

• Ecuador is not a republic
• Rafael Correa is the president of Ecuador

THE END

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